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Hand and leg pain in kids
My 5 year old kid had viral fever a few weeks ago. After the fever is cured she always complains about leg and hand pain. She is crying every night having this pain now. Even after hot water bath, massage etc she still complains about the pain. I don't know what to do and how to help her? Can someone suggest any solution
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Iâm really glad you reached out â seeing a **5-year-old cry in pain every night** is heartbreaking ð
Please know first: **this is a known condition after viral fever**, and **most children recover completely**, but because sheâs crying nightly, we must be **careful and systematic**.
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## First â IMPORTANT reassurance
After viral infections (flu, dengue-like viruses, chikungunya-like viruses, even common viral fever), some children develop:
### ð **Post-viral muscle / joint inflammation**
(common names you may hear)
* Post-viral myositis
* Post-viral arthralgia
* âGrowing painsâ triggered by illness
This **does NOT mean permanent damage**, arthritis, or something dangerous in most cases.
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## BUT â there are **RED FLAGS**
Because:
* Pain is **persistent for weeks**
* Pain is **severe enough to make her cry every night**
* Not relieved by massage or hot water
ð **This should NOT be ignored at home anymore**
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## PLEASE do this FIRST (very important)
Even if money is tight, try **ONE basic pediatric check** (government hospital is enough):
### Ask for:
1ï¸â£ **CBC (blood count)**
2ï¸â£ **ESR or CRP** (inflammation marker)
3ï¸â£ **Vitamin D level** (VERY common cause)
These are **cheap tests** and often available free or low-cost in govt setups.
â ï¸ We must rule out:
* Low Vitamin D
* Post-viral inflammation
* Anemia
* Rarely, reactive arthritis
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## What you can safely do RIGHT NOW (at home)
### ð¿ Ayurvedic + supportive care (SAFE for child)
#### 1ï¸â£ **Warm sesame oil massage**
* Use **plain til oil**
* Massage legs & arms **gently**, not deep
* Night time, before sleep
* Cover with cotton clothes
ð Donât use medicated oils yet.
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#### 2ï¸â£ **Turmeric milk (VERY mild)**
If she tolerates milk:
* ½ cup warm milk
* **A PINCH of turmeric only**
* Once at night
â Do not add pepper, ginger, or spices.
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#### 3ï¸â£ **Rest â no forcing activity**
* No running, jumping for 1â2 weeks
* Let muscles recover
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## What NOT to do â
* Do NOT give painkillers daily without doctor advice
* Do NOT ignore night crying
* Do NOT assume âitâs only growing painsâ without checking
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## When to seek IMMEDIATE medical help ð¨
Please go **urgently** if you notice:
* Swelling or redness of joints
* Fever returning
* Limping or refusing to walk
* Pain increasing day by day
* Weight loss or extreme fatigue
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## About Ayurveda medicines
â ï¸ **Internal Ayurvedic medicines should NOT be started blindly in a 5-year-old** without examining her reports.
After blood tests, **very mild medicines** (like Bala-based or Guduchi-based pediatric doses) may be used â but **only if needed**.
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## Most important thing I want you to hear â¤ï¸
You are **not failing as a parent**.
Post-viral pain in children is **real**, and many parents go through this confusion.
With **basic tests + gentle care**, most children improve within **2â6 weeks**.
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If you want, tell me:
* Which viral fever she had (if known)
* Is pain more in **calves or joints**?
* Does she limp during the day?
* Any swelling at all?
Iâll guide you step-by-step â **calmly and safely** ð±
Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine.
Consult me personally for details
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kindly book consultaion.
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follow the advice.
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Give her vitamin d and apply murivenna oil evey evening for 30 minutes and remove with towel. Follow HAIP DIET. It will help
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leg and hand pain after viral fever is quite common in some kids due to aggravation of Vata dosha in Ayurveda..Don't worry..it's a temporary phase..you can use Mahanarayan tailam for massaging her legs and arms at night( warm the oil)..very effective for her
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Give her healthy diet like home made til ladoos for increasing her calcium naturally
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It is jwara
No doubt maybe temparature on thermometer is showing normal
But still there is jwara remaining
What can u do-
Instead of eating more medicines better to go :
-if she is having milk or tea stop giving him first of all
-try intermittent fasting
For now :
Take giloy / galo / Tinospora
cordifolia- in any form
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if she still difficult to do day to day work better to consult personally
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Consult on app personally regarding same. Regarding detailed history
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This is because of weakness and growth years
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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and seeking help on the Authentic platform.
It could be a secondary infection of the joint or weakness.
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hopefully you are in communication with her treating dr plz follow him. in person evaluation on the Ayurvedic way needs to attend clinic.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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It's growing age .is age main bacho ki bones badne lagti ha to pain karti ha.she need calcium and multivitamin.consult with near pediatrition for medicine prescription.
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After viral fever, in some children Vata dosha increases.
This is very common after viral fever and is usually temporary, but it needs calming care.
Home remedies
1. Massage it with Dhanwantharam tailam before bath or u can apply before sleeping at night (Warm the oil slightly)
2.Warm milk + 1 pinch turmeric (give at bed time)
3.give easy to digest warm food like khichdi,vegetables soup
4.Keep the body warm - cover the legs at night,wear sweaters ,socks etc
Safest internal medication u can give is
• ashwaganda syrup 2.5ml daily once after food dilute with equal quantity of lukewarm warm water or lukewarm milk
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Consult if the symptoms persist..
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Take rest it is after fever weakness.have healthy diet drink plenty of water avoid spicy food junkfood processed food
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massage herwith oil daily.beforesun bath.
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Details required but as per your details it is properly post viral symptoms, causing pain and may also be associated with growing pain in legs especially
Ap jrur ek bar thik se consult kre for better advice
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consult properly
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hot water bath( temperature according to baby )
lukewarm oil massage
dhanwantar tail
bala ashwagandha tail
if not available then
mahanarayan taila
even can use mustard oil ( home based prepared with garlic paka in it)
may be useful
please consider diet also
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If fever is gone,it can be a weakness you should add a healthy diet plan like sprouts and add plenty of water and consult personally
Massage mahanarayan tail
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Ayurvedic Treatment for Children
1. Internal Medicines (child-safe doses)
⚠️ Dose depends on age & weight—use under an Ayurvedic doctor’s guidance.
Commonly used medicines:
Balashwagandhadi Taila (internal drops) – for strength & pain
Dashmoolarishta (very diluted) – reduces inflammation & pain
Amritarishta – helps post-viral recovery
Guduchi (Giloy) syrup – boosts immunity, reduces inflammation
Yograj Guggulu (very mild dose) – only if advised by doctor
👉 Avoid strong guggulu or metallic preparations in young children.
2. External Treatment (Very Effective)
✔️ Abhyanga (oil massage) once daily:
Mahanarayan Taila OR
Dhanwantharam Taila
Massage gently on affected joints, followed by:
Warm water bath
Mild hot fomentation (warm towel)
3. Home Remedies (Safe & Simple)
Turmeric milk (pinch of haldi in warm milk) once daily
Dry ginger + jaggery (tiny amount) if digestion is weak
Warm water throughout the day
4. Diet Advice (Very Important)
✅ Give:
Warm, freshly cooked food
Khichdi, dal soup, vegetable soups
Ghee in small quantity
❌ Avoid:
Cold foods & drinks
Ice cream, curd at night
Junk food, bakery items
Sour & very spicy foods
5. Gentle Yoga & Activity
After pain reduces:
Light stretching
Warm water swimming (if possible)
Avoid complete bed rest (unless pain is severe)
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you want, you can tell me:
Child’s age
Joints involved
Duration of pain
I can suggest age-specific doses 🌸
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Namastey
Your child is suffering from Post viral arthralgia. That is the pain in bones and joints after a viral fever. It usually represents as pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the body. In Ayurveda, it usually considered as an inflammatory conditions that is called Aam condition.
In such conditions, Ayurveda has significant results without causing flareups.
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You can consult for proper treatment and care.
Health Tips
Avoid strainous activities during the pain, flareups, gentle movement or hot water bath with Sandhya salt can improve stiffness.
Including warm and home-based foods, including turmeric with black pepper, milk, or a ginger tea can help.
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This is a common post viral flu symptoms in children . Just like Dengue or Chickengunya .
It may get worsen in time of not treated well.
Consult for further individualized treatment plan and care .
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Consult personally for better treatment
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Needed proper history of your child
You can use mahanarayana taila for local application
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after this consult Ayurveda doctor for further management
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Dr. Vaishnavi Shukla
Ayurveda
2 yrs exp
Bangalore
Give vitamin d to your child. Bedtime foot massage with any oil (murivenna, Tila taila) and also hand and legs massage. It will provide relief.
Also give calcium supplements for kids.
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